Show HN: Edna, note taking app for developers

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SurveyJS - JavaScript Form Builder with No-Code UI & Built-In JSON Schema Editor
Keep full control over the data you collect and tailor the form builder’s entire look and feel to your users’ needs. SurveyJS works with React, Angular, Vue 3, and is compatible with any backend or auth system. Learn more.
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InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads
InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.
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  1. edna

    Note taking for developers and power users

    As far as individual commits, you can see the scope yourself: https://github.com/kjk/edna/commits/main/

    Yes, I like to work in relatively small, but logical, commits.

    Yes, I did have clear goals in mind. I knew I wanted multiple notes, storing notes on disk, command palette, encryption etc.

    I was writing the app for myself and using it every day, which helps with motivation and knowing what to do next.

    There were also changes based on usage. For example, I've added a top nav bar but occasionally it would obscure the text so I made it hidden when typing.

    As far as process, it's really simple: wake up, go to a cafe, code and repeat.

  2. SurveyJS

    JavaScript Form Builder with No-Code UI & Built-In JSON Schema Editor. Keep full control over the data you collect and tailor the form builder’s entire look and feel to your users’ needs. SurveyJS works with React, Angular, Vue 3, and is compatible with any backend or auth system. Learn more.

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  3. heynote

    A dedicated scratchpad for developers

  4. unforget

    Unforget is a minimalist end-to-end encrypted note-taking app without Electron.js

    This looks a lot like Unforget https://unforget.computing-den.com/demo (which was a Show HN few weeks back) also Heynote which others have mentioned already.

  5. eidos

    An extensible framework for Personal Data Management.

  6. RunJS

    RunJS is a JavaScript playground for macOS, Windows and Linux. Write code with instant feedback and access to Node.js and browser APIs.

    Me too - I currently use https://runjs.app/ while developing but this would fit better.

  7. InfluxDB

    InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.

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